WhatsApp quoteOn the ground, the Student Visa is a residency visa for students enrolled at a UAE university or school. Student Visa are the part of UAE business life that founders least want to do themselves, and the part GoldenKey does every day. GoldenKey's Student Visa cover a residence visa for students enrolled at a UAE university or school, with a named consultant handling every government step on your behalf.
Key points
GoldenKey's PRO team visits the immigration, labour and municipality offices daily, so paperwork for Student Visa move without waiting for a weekly run. In short, student Visa are available to our own company-formation clients and to businesses that set up elsewhere and now want reliable support. Sponsored by the institution or a resident parent, and renewable annually.
Step by step
Step 1Request and checklist
Day to day, you tell us what you need and GoldenKey sends a checklist and a written price for the Student Visa you require.
Step 2Document collection
From day one, we collect scans or originals, check them against the authority's requirements and flag anything missing. For UAE Student Visa, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Submission and follow-up
GoldenKey submits the application, pays government fees on your behalf and follows up until approval.
Step 4Delivery
Approved documents, visas or certificates are delivered to you and recorded in your client portal. We keep a written record of this step so your file for UAE Student Visa is audit-ready.
Documents required
The document list for UAE Student Visa is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Attested educational certificates for skilled roles
- Passport copy and photograph of the applicant
- Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship
- The company trade licence and establishment card
- Health insurance policy
- Existing visa or entry permit copy
Pricing
All prices for UAE Student Visa are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for UAE Student Visa are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 2,500 |
|---|
Full UAE residence visa processing including medical, Emirates ID and entry permit
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-05.
Student Visa by emirate
DubaiThe UAE's commercial capital — trade anywhere in the UAE w…Abu DhabiThe capital — government contracts, energy supply chains a…SharjahIndustrial heartland of the UAE — manufacturing, trading a…AjmanGoldenKey's home emirate — one of the most affordable main…Ras Al KhaimahThe emirate of industry and tourism — low costs, strong ma…Umm Al QuwainThe quiet emirate — one of the lowest-cost mainland licenc…FujairahThe UAE's east-coast gateway — shipping, bunkering and Ind…Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for UAE Student Visa and makes international pricing simple. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes UAE Student Visa a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which paperwork each of them will ask for on a Student Visa file. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for UAE Student Visa. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for UAE Student Visa happen the same day they are ready.
Start your Student Visa journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
How long do Student Visa take?
In short, most residence visas complete within 5 to 10 business days inside the UAE once the entry permit is approved.
Are government fees included in your price for Student Visa?
Put simply, our quotation separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee so you can see exactly what goes to the authority.
Do you offer monthly PRO retainers?
Yes. A monthly retainer covers routine renewals, visa processing and government correspondence for a fixed fee, which is often less than an in-house PRO salary.
Can GoldenKey handle Student Visa for a company it did not set up?
Yes. We support businesses licensed anywhere in the UAE, provided we can be appointed as the authorised PRO or receive the documents required.
